APRIL FOOLS!- Two Write-Ins Won the ASuop Election!
The most recent ASuop election was just won by two write-in candidates! This unexpected turn of events made for some interesting interviews.
APRIL FOOLS!- Professor Has a Whale of a Time With Pool Toy
BREAKING: Professor Geoffrey Whole brought an inflatable whale to campus and was seen desperately blowing air into it early this morning
APRIL FOOLS!- A New Remodeling for the Pacific Library
The University of the Pacific’s library is a place for students to study and even grab their morning coffee. But with the recent changes that the administration is making, will Pacific students lose their favorite place on campus?
APRIL FOOLS!- 63% Visiting Professor of History of Consciousness and Influencer Management Wanted
“Qualifications
Doctorate degree in philosophy and/or in business management, or related field
At least 5 years of teaching experience at the secondary level
Must have influencer management experience (applicants with clients of 100k+ social media followers are ideal)”
APRIL FOOLS!- Powercat CANCELLED
“Yep, you didn’t misread that title. No clickbait here. After various unconfirmed rumors surrounding University of the Pacific’s very own Powercat, he was finally caught in the act.”
APRIL FOOLS!- Tommy Tiger Cheats on Herky the Hornet!
Previous mascot, Tommy Tiger, cheats on Herky the Hornet with Sammy the Slug.
ASuop Hosts Presidential Debate
“ASuop hosted a debate this past Wednesday for the 2022-2023 presidential candidates.”
Zhong and Tran Push Equity and Accessibility in ASuop Presidential Platform
Everything you need to know about the Zhong/Tran campaign platform!
Shah & Gomez: Meet the Candidates
“ASuop elections are here and it’s time to vote! It is imperative that students participate in electing the representatives for the student organization that does so much for the student body. As presidential candidate Sahila Shah puts it, “ASuop is a coalition of staff and students that are working towards change and student engagement. Whether it’s hosting fun activities or proposing resolutions to introduce new developments, ASuop does it all.”’
Pacific Professors Experiencing Burnout
“Previously, I have written an article on student burnout for the Pacifican. Now, we’re highlighting another case of burnout: one that affects our very own professors at the university.“
February 19th– A Day of Remembrance for Japanese American Incarceration
“On February 19th, 1942, the worst mass incarceration event in American history was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt: Executive Order 9066. This year, February 19th, or the Day of Remembrance for its signing, reaches its 80th anniversary.”
Legal Scholars Program Welcomes New Director Dan Croxall
“As the new semester gets underway and students slowly return to in-person instruction, Pacific exists transitively as the world continues to move around it. This is perhaps felt most heavily in Pacific’s academic circles, particularly in the Legal Scholars program. “
Yes, Asian Americans Are at the Center of the Affirmative Action Debate. But Not in the Way That You Think
“Many of us will sometimes reminisce about what we never even had – but the most recent case of this has caused a whirlwind within the news. Namely, a whirlwind of discourse on affirmative action.”
The Equity Concerns over the Distribution of the At-Home Covid Tests
“On January 14, 2022, the Biden Administration announced that it would be purchasing at-home covid tests for Americans to order online in an effort to help control the spread of the virus.”
SCOTUS Justice Stephen Breyer to Retire, Talk of Nomination Candidates Circulates
“After rumors of his retirement had been circulating for a few days, Supreme Court justice Stephen Breyer confirmed this in his January 27th retirement letter. Breyer, 83, is one of the liberal minority that currently makes up the Supreme Court.”
Freshman Perspectives on Registration; A Personal Registration Journey
Two first-year staff writers share what it is like to enroll in university classes.
Reflecting on President Biden’s First Year of Presidency
“We were sitting around a table at our weekly Thursday meeting when I asked the question, “What has Biden been up to?” Compared to the last presidency, it’s been pretty quiet in the Oval Office.”
Changing the World One Bra at a Time
“Misinformation about women’s health has been widespread since the dawn of time -- this isn’t meant to be dramatic or exaggerative.”
Pacific’s School of Health Sciences New Program
“On the morning of Thursday, November 18th, the university announced a new addition to the School of Health Sciences here at Pacific.”